Auckland traffic: New motorway opens to vehicles; fog, car fire affecting commute
Motorists are rejoicing this morning, as the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway is open.
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Motorists warned of delays after crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway
'Allow extra time for southbound delays in the area to ease.'
Person rushed to hospital after three-car crash in South Auckland
Emergency services attended the crash on Everglade Rd, Goodwood Heights about 1.24pm.
Scooter rider in critical condition after crash with van in west Auckland
Crashes on northern Auckland roads have led to diversions in rush-hour traffic.
Crash causes motorway backlog on Auckland’s North Shore
Traffic is backed up for nearly 4km near Forrest Hill.
Traffic gridlocked after multi-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway, three lanes reopen
Motorists heading south on the motorway are being told to expect delays.
Auckland Harbour Bridge crash causing traffic to back up
A two-car crash on the Harbour Bridge is causing traffic to back up
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Damaged dirt bike at scene of two-vehicle crash in South Auckland, one person critical
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
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One dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closed
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
Rush hour chaos as incident forces motorway closure
The road was closed at 4.45pm this afternoon.
Pūhoi to Warkworth highway won’t be open for long weekend
Holidaymakers are being told to use State Highway 16 instead.
'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
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Debris spills over major Auckland motorway after crash
One person was injured in the crash.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Part of Auckland motorway closing tonight
Congestion has backed up about 4km, Waka Kotahi has told motorists to expect delays.
Woman assaulted parking warden for handing out a ticket
Parking warden sworn at then pushed to the ground by woman given ticket.
‘Loud bang’: Car involved in fatal Ōtahuhu crash travelling at 100km/h - witness
Moments later she heard a big bang.
Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation
Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.
Stop-go man sacked for drinking on the job
The man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.
Crashes cause delays around Auckland - at least one person injured
A serious crash on a busy road in New Lynn, West Auckland, is causing delays this morning.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
'The next best thing': The idea that might convince you to get out of your car
Public transport leaders are considering three options to help tackle congestion.
Commuter chaos as Auckland rail services hit by fault, four trains now running
A powerline fault is being fixed but will take hours for trains to resume timetables.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.